Leadership Council

The ASU Lodestar Center's Leadership Council is a group of community champions that supports and advances the mission of the Center by nurturing the development, relevance, growth, impact and sustainability of the enterprise. Council members also help to ensure the Center's capacity building portfolio is highly relevant, always timely and of the highest quality in meeting the needs of stakeholders.

Interested in joining the Council? Complete the interest form.

 

Jacky Alling

Jacky Alling

Sr. Fellow for Philanthropy, ASU Lodestar Center

Jacky Alling, as Senior Fellow for Philanthropy at the ASU Lodestar Center for Philanthropy and Nonprofit Innovation, works to grow the Center’s PhilanthropyMatters programming; serves as a resource to the staff team, Leadership Council and university on how to add value to the philanthropic culture

Jennifer Anderson

Jennifer Anderson

Senior Vice President, Manager Commercial Banking of MidFirst Bank

Jennifer A. Anderson currently manages a team of commercial lenders for MidFirst Bank in Arizona where she is responsible for new business development, credit quality, and growth in the portfolio. She has been with MidFirst Bank for two years.

Adam Brown

Adam Brown

Gift Planning Officer, American Red Cross

Adam Brown, JD, CNP has spent his career focusing on nonprofit tax compliance and consulting, and currently serves as Gift Planning Officer for the American Red Cross.

Previously he was BOSS Advisor’s Nonprofit Practice Leader.

Kim Covington

Kim Covington

Vice President of Community Initiatives, Arizona Community Foundation

Kim Covington is the Vice President of Community Initiatives at the Arizona Community Foundation. Covington works to amplify ACF’s presence in diverse communities across the state by creating innovative and community collaborations with existing and new partners.

Julie Euber

Julie Euber

CEO, Southern Arizona Research, Science, and Engineering Foundation (SARSEF)

Julie Euber is CEO of SARSEF. She builds and supports a strong community of staff, board members, partners, and supporters that can strategically bring SARSEF closer to its mission of creating Arizona’s next generation of critical thinkers and problem solvers through science and engineering.

Jessica Gabry

Jessica Gabry

Manager, Product Management, Starbucks Technology

Jessica Gabry has spent almost two decades in the Phoenix Valley building her career in the business sector and elevating her volunteer leadership with numerous Arizona nonprofits.

Todd Hornback

Todd Hornback

Chief Executive Officer, Cohere

Todd Hornback is a visionary leader who specializes in growing purposeful and productive communities. Whether in local neighborhoods or executive board rooms, Todd engages people in meaningful leadership roles that result in successful and sustainable enterprises.

Michael Hughes

Michael Hughes

President and CEO, A New Leaf, Inc.

Michael T. Hughes has been the CEO of A New Leaf for the last 40 years.

Sherri Jones

Sherri Jones

Development Director, Rural Arizona Engagement

Sherri Jones is the Development Director at Rural Arizona Engagement, spearheading efforts to secure diverse funding for infrastructure and capacity building in rural communities supporting civic education, youth leadership and workforce development.

Don Lindner

Don Lindner

Community Leader
Chair, Council Development Committee

Before retiring in January 2015, Don B. Lindner served as Manager of Practice Leadership and also the executive compensation practice leader for WorldatWork.

Eric Majchrzak

Eric Majchrzak

CEO and Shareholder, BeachFleischman PC
Chair of the Leadership Council

Eric Majchrzak is CEO and shareholder of BeachFleischman PC. He joined BeachFleischman in 2012 and is responsible for the firm’s overall strategic direction while ensuring the mission, vision and values are met.

Jaclyn Pederson

Jaclyn Pederson

CEO, Feeding Matters
Chair, Program Committee

With more than a decade of experience in program development, Jaclyn Pederson’s broad knowledge of programming in the public and social sectors includes program and strategic initiative design, fund development, special events, grant writing and community engagement.

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Paul Perrault

Senior Vice President, Community Impact and Learning, Helios Education Foundation

Dr. Paul G. Perrault is Senior Vice President, Community Impact and Learning for Helios Education Foundation. Dr. Perrault is charged with leading the development of the Foundation's research and evaluation agenda and in managing Helios' grants and project management team. 

Cheryl Ruggiero

Cheryl Ruggiero

Director of Charitable Giving, Thunderbirds
Chair, Resource Development Committee
Brian Spicker

Brian Spicker

President and Chief Executive Officer, Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation

Brian Spicker is the president and chief executive officer of Maricopa Community Colleges Foundation. He has expertise in the evaluation and implementation of community-wide campaigns that support strategic partnerships that drive revenue, change policy and develop human services.

Jessica taylor

Jessica Taylor

Vice President of Employee Communications, Meritage Homes

Jessica Taylor serves as the vice president of employee communications at Meritage Homes. She leads the organization's internal communications and employee engagement efforts with a focus on creating an inclusive and effective workplace.

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Todd Vigil

Nonprofit Marketing Consultant & Google Grant Guru, EleeHub
Chair, Marketing and Communications Committee

Todd Vigil is the founder of EleeHub, a nonprofit marketing consultant and Google Grant guru. Previously he was the director of marketing and stewardship for Barrow Neurological Foundation. The foundation provides philanthropic support of Barrow Neurological Institute at St.